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Friday, September 3, 2026
Family & Supporters of International Students
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Family & Supporters of All Students
While you are in programs your families and supporters will have their own Orientation Schedule!
❗Students are not expected to attend Family and Supporter Orientation programs and should instead follow their own schedules
Friday, September 4
Friday, September 4
Family & Supporters of International Students
Family & Supporters of International Students
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Campus Tour
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Campus Tour
Student Orientation Leaders will bring you on a campus tour, ending at the international luncheon.
(62 Prospect Street)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
International Luncheon
International Luncheon
Join the Families Association for an international parents and families luncheon.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
First-year Academic Support
First-year Academic Support
The offices and individuals that support your students' academic experience will explain resources available to them and answer any questions you might have about RISD’s academic experience.
(17 Canal Walk)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Centering your Student’s Wellbeing
Centering your Student’s Wellbeing
The offices and individuals that support your student’s experience outside of the classroom will be sharing their roles and resources and will be available to answer any questions you might have.
Note: This session will be repeated on September 6, 2026
(17 Canal Walk)
Sunday, September 6
Sunday, September 6
Family & Supporters of all students
Family & Supporters of all students
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Resource Fair
Resource Fair
Offices from across campus are dedicated to supporting your student. This is an opportunity to meet campus resources with your student and ask any questions you might have.
(30 Waterman Street)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Welcome & President’s Address
Welcome & President’s Address
This welcome address will be delivered by President Crystal Williams alongside Associate Dean of Students, Sara Rothenberger and RISD’s Orientation Director.
(75 North Main Street)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Family Farewell
Family Farewell
Enjoy light snacks and refreshments with your student before they continue on their orientation experience.
(75 North Main Street)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Centering your Student’s Wellbeing
Centering your Student’s Wellbeing
The offices and individuals that support your student’s experience outside of the classroom will be sharing their roles and resources and will be available to answer any questions you may have.
(17 Canal Walk)
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Family Reception
Family Reception
Join the Families Association for a family reception. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
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